GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,802 km
11,062 miles
TNH
Tonghua
China
Distance
17,802 km
11,062 mi / 9,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU TNH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport
IATA Code GRU TNH
ICAO Code SBGR ZYTN
City Sao Paulo Tonghua
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,200 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 42.250000, 125.700000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tonghua (TNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (TNH) in Tonghua, China is 17,802 kilometers (11,062 miles / 9,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:42 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:42 in Tonghua. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,259 feet between the two airports. Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tonghua (TNH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (TNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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